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In the ever-expanding landscape of the fashion industry, brands have developed methods to produce clothes quickly and affordably, driving the rise of fast fashion. Brands mass-produce inexpensive, trendy clothing, and consumers purchase it. However, footwear company Allbirds captured the reality: “Your outfit is killing the planet.”  The rapid pace of clothing production and consumption has led to the perception that clothing has become disposable. Because sustainable brands

In Belém, Brazil, UNFCCC holds its 30th session or conference, also known as COP 30. From the 10th to the 21st of November 2025, this summit is being billed as one of the most consequential because the climate crisis has been a significant issue over recent years. The convention's three primary aims consist of 1) reducing greenhouse gas emissions, 2) adaptation to climate change, and 3) climate finance for developing countries. The United Nations Environment Programme has alr

The first mention of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a concept can be found in Jonathan Swift's fantastic novel “Gulliver's Travels”. In the novel, a powerful computing device, known as The Engine, is used to aid scholars in developing new bodies of literature. However, it was not until 1914 that El Ajedrecista  was introduced at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. The chess-playing machine played simple endgames of king and rook versus king, requiring no human intervention

This is a strong new goal of climate action that is established by the European Union, which is a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, as compared to 1990. This is a proposal revealed by the European Commission that aims to steer the industries and investors in Europe towards the long term goal of the continent having a net-zero emission by 2050. The target is the way to go in between the current 2030 ambitions and the 2050 aim and the target will not only g

As global temperatures continue to rise and climate targets slip further out of reach, scientists are urgently exploring new ways to remove carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere. While most attention is diverted to renewable energy or electric vehicles, an overlooked, more natural solution is gaining momentum—enhanced rock weathering, a method that can turn ordinary volcanic rock into a powerful carbon sponge. The process is simple in theory: crush volcanic rocks such as b

On late nights, residents head to their apartment’s recycling station, carrying boxes of bottles, cans, and food waste. One neighbor rinses a plastic bottle at the sink; another peels a label off before tossing it into the bin. In South Korea, this scene plays out with daily strict rules and clearly labeled bins that make recycling an ingrained habit. But how much of what we put in those bins is truly recycled, and is it enough to help the environment?In theory, recycling is

Corporate accountability is one of the most important steps toward the journey toward a net zero future. While relying on environmentally responsible practices from corporations can drive progress, it is yet far from foolproof. In 2015, Volkswagen advertised its cars as “clean diesel,” claiming they met strict emission standards. This branding helped them sell millions of cars around the world. However, it was later revealed that Volkswagen had installed software to cheat emi